The Joseph P. Kennedy Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (IDDRC) at the University of Chicago unites a community of scientists who are committed to brain and behavioral development research and to the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with afflictions leading to mental retardation and developmental disabilities. As the only such Center in Illinois, it includes researchers from the University of Chicago, Northwestern University and the University of Illinois at Chicago.

The IDDRC advances the quality, depth and translational relevance of Chicago-area research in the broad set of disciplines related to mental retardation and developmental disabilities. It supports core facility infrastructure and trans-institutional interactions, such as seminars and symposia, as well as by publicizing the scientific achievements made by all members of the Center.

We invite you to learn more about the IDDRC and its activities by browsing this site.

Upcoming Events:

An international conference entitled “Tools for Epilepsy Research:  Tutorials and Updates,” sponsored by the IDDRC and CINNR, is scheduled for August 6 – 8, 2009, in BSLC, 924 E. 57th Street, Chicago. For further details:  www.cinnresearch.org/events.html

Sept. 30th, 2009: Symposium and workshop on "Mouse behavior"

Fall 2009: Symposium on "Sleep Research"